Program Outcomes
At the end of this program, the graduate will:
- Apply ethical standards and safety guidelines during the Occupational Therapy (OT) Process.
- Apply knowledge of global practices, scientific practice, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology in order to demonstrate the basic tenets of entry- level occupational therapy practice.
- Assist in evaluation and screening processes by gathering data, administering assessments, assisting with interpretation, reporting results, and collaborating with Occupational Therapist to establish goals.
- Perform interventions by planning, selecting, implementing, grading according to activity analysis, modifying intervention plans, and therapeutic use of self.
- Communicate in all formats, written, oral, nonverbal and electronic, with a diverse client population, interdisciplinary team members, and the public in a professional and effective manner.
- Display professional behaviors through self-responsibility, response to feedback, work behaviors, time management, interpersonal skills, and cultural competence.
- Prepare to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam.
Program Performance
Baker College Owosso
The total number of graduates from the Baker College of Owosso Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program during the three-year period of 2021 – 2023 was 15, with an overall graduation rate of 71%.
| Graduation Year | Students Entering | Students Graduating | Graduation Rate | Students Testing for Certification | Students Passing | Certification Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 5 | 50% | 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7 | 88% | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| Total | 21 | 15 | 71% | 26 | 18 | 69% |
Baker College of Muskegon
The total number of graduates from the Baker College of Muskegon Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program during the three-year period of 2021 – 2023 was 26, with an overall graduation rate of 90%.
| Graduation Year | Students Entering | Students Graduating | Graduation Rate | Students Testing for Certification | Students Passing | Certification Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 | 17 | 89% | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7 | 88% | 15 | 14 | 93% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 8 | 6 | 75% |
| Total | 29 | 26 | 90% | 32 | 29 | 91% |
Baker College routinely tracks the pass rates for all graduates of the national certification examination for occupational therapy. The direct link to the NBCOT program data results is: https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.
In Their Words
“The hands-on labs, competencies, constructive criticism, and support from my professors taught me to be the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant that I am today.”
Helen Lim
Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant.